Job summary
This vacancy is open for 2 weeks but we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if sufficient number of applicants is reached
x1 post 37.5 hours a week
The post holder will be responsible for specific allocated projects within the Estates Annual Capital Programme across the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
The post sits within the wider Estates and Facilities department and may also support the operational estates service as required.
The post holder will be directed by the Capital Projects Manager who has responsibility for the delivery of projects within the annual capital programme.
Main duties of the job
- Produce feasibility plans and cost estimates to support strategic and estate development planning
- Project manage all phases of approved capital schemes from inception to completion to provide optimum solutions and best value under the direction of the Capital Projects or Capital Property Manager.
- Liaise with Trust Managers and user groups to ensure that the clinical and operational requirements of capital schemes are incorporated.
- Consult Local Authority planning and building control (LA & Approved Inspector), where appropriate, and submit applications when required.
- Consult, obtain sign off and incorporate advice from other Trust departments including Infection Control, LSMS and IT etc.
- Produce drawings, plans and specifications for review and tender, where necessary
About us
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability, and community healthcare services for the population of the Black Country. Across the whole of the region we provide:
- Adult and older adult mental health services
- Specialist learning disability services
- CAMHS
Employees, workers, and / or contractors will be expected to uphold the values of the Trust and exhibit the expected Trust behaviours aligned to the Trust's values. Individuals have a responsibility to ensure that they display the Trust values and behaviours in carrying out their job and that individuals feel able to challenge (or raise a challenge) when other colleagues' behaviours breach the spirit of Trust values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Liaise with external consultant and design team members to communicate the requirements of the brief and provide feedback from user groups and other stakeholders, where necessary.
- Consult with operational estates colleagues to ensure that ongoing maintenance is considered in all capital schemes. Ensuring that there is an exchange of estates related information between capital and operational staff, to maximise effective working.
- To provide specialist advice to the Trust Executive, clinical and divisional directors and managers, and others on building, engineering and grounds issues.
- Liaising with external bodies to the Trust including local and statutory authorities, other NHS trusts, NHS Property Services and Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), & Integrated Care Boards (ICBs).
- Manage stakeholders' expectations and resolve conflicts such as demands in terms of resources and priorities, seeking amicable solutions as the scheme progresses.
- To visit sites during project works as required. This includes regularly inspecting progress and quality of construction related activities, including visiting building sites which can often produce hazardous and challenging environmental conditions.
- Represent the Estates and Facilities services internally and externally at appropriate working and operational groups on Capital Schemes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Liaise with external consultant and design team members to communicate the requirements of the brief and provide feedback from user groups and other stakeholders, where necessary.
- Consult with operational estates colleagues to ensure that ongoing maintenance is considered in all capital schemes. Ensuring that there is an exchange of estates related information between capital and operational staff, to maximise effective working.
- To provide specialist advice to the Trust Executive, clinical and divisional directors and managers, and others on building, engineering and grounds issues.
- Liaising with external bodies to the Trust including local and statutory authorities, other NHS trusts, NHS Property Services and Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), & Integrated Care Boards (ICBs).
- Manage stakeholders' expectations and resolve conflicts such as demands in terms of resources and priorities, seeking amicable solutions as the scheme progresses.
- To visit sites during project works as required. This includes regularly inspecting progress and quality of construction related activities, including visiting building sites which can often produce hazardous and challenging environmental conditions.
- Represent the Estates and Facilities services internally and externally at appropriate working and operational groups on Capital Schemes.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- HNC or equivalent qualification in Building Construction or Engineering
- Qualification or experience in the use of AutoCAD
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Member of a relevant professional institution (RICS, CIBSE, RIBA)
- Degree in recognised building qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of on-site supervision (preferably in an NHS environment)
- Proficiency in procurement and management of design consultants and main contractors
- Track record of meeting project time and cost targets
- Knowledge of specific healthcare guidance e.g. HTMs and HBNs
Desirable
- Experience of working in NHS estates
- Experience in contract administration
Knowledge
Essential
- Technical knowledge of building design and construction
- Familiarity with Health and Safety regulations including CDM
- Understanding of construction contracts and procurement options
- Understanding of Building Regulations
Desirable
- Knowledge of specific healthcare guidance e.g. HTMs and HBNs
Skills/Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to produce and effectively manage construction budgets and programmes
- Ability to project manage the design, procurement and construction phases of new builds, maintenance and refurbishment projects
- Able to work on several projects simultaneously
- Maintain accurate records and produce progress reports
- oAbility to communicate effectively with staff, consultant and contractors on all levels
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- HNC or equivalent qualification in Building Construction or Engineering
- Qualification or experience in the use of AutoCAD
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Member of a relevant professional institution (RICS, CIBSE, RIBA)
- Degree in recognised building qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of on-site supervision (preferably in an NHS environment)
- Proficiency in procurement and management of design consultants and main contractors
- Track record of meeting project time and cost targets
- Knowledge of specific healthcare guidance e.g. HTMs and HBNs
Desirable
- Experience of working in NHS estates
- Experience in contract administration
Knowledge
Essential
- Technical knowledge of building design and construction
- Familiarity with Health and Safety regulations including CDM
- Understanding of construction contracts and procurement options
- Understanding of Building Regulations
Desirable
- Knowledge of specific healthcare guidance e.g. HTMs and HBNs
Skills/Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to produce and effectively manage construction budgets and programmes
- Ability to project manage the design, procurement and construction phases of new builds, maintenance and refurbishment projects
- Able to work on several projects simultaneously
- Maintain accurate records and produce progress reports
- oAbility to communicate effectively with staff, consultant and contractors on all levels
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
